Tropical design 4

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Warm humid climate is primarily

high rainfall

Redundant (duplicating, multiple, with back-up) supply systems for basic human needs like water, electric and food during stress, shocks, disruptions and evacuations is a principle of:

disaster resilient design

It is one of the major principles behind Sustainable Tropical Design that deals with the design, construction, operation, demolition and waste treatment.

building life cycle design

Vernacular architecture is

Local, Familiar to a place

Humane Design means

Design towards human comfort

The Nipa Hut is considered

Ethnic traditional house

That area beneath the bahay-kubo's living room used as buffer for flood water and pests from getting into the house

silong

UAP Guidelines for Disaster Resilient Buildings: In the design of structures for wind resiliency, the wind speed used is at the strongest baseline of

250 kph

Who authored the UAP Guidelines for Disaster-Resilient Buildings?

UAP Emergency Architects (United Architects of the Philippines)

UAP Guidelines for Disaster-Resilient Buildings: Considering wind vacuum, deflection, and uplift effect on structures, the most important factor in determining the performance of buildings in typhoons is the:

building shape

The UAP guidelines for disaster-resilient buildings prescribe the hip roof, which is the strongest and offers less wind resistance. This is because of:

Its being sloped on all sides

The coolest breeze and predominantly shaded direction is in the:

north

It is said to be the reason behind the phenomenon 'Global Warming'.

Rising temperature

Which of the following techniques is predominantly for tropical design application

All of the above

The most ideal orientation in building design

north

Excessive glass area or over-glazing resulting in glare is a principle behind what tropical design technique

heat gain control

The DepEd Guidelines for Educational Facilities states that the longest side of the building should be oriented towards the:

north

From the UAP Guidelines for Disaster-Resilient Buildings: one strategy that is vital to building integrity during an earthquake is about the plan or building configuration. This is specifically manifested into the building design as:

Equal distribution of seismic force for stability.

UAP Guidelines for Disaster-Resilient Buildings: What is the prescribed GI gauge for a disaster-resilient roof

Gauge 24

UAP Guidelines for Disaster-Resilient Buildings: Large roof overhangs should be avoided and roof eaves can be limited to 18-20 inches. What is the reason behind this directive

High wind force under large overhangs can cause uplift

The standard utility elements found at the site that insure the safe and smooth operation of the site or complex are the Power sub-stations, the Waste handling facility and the:

Water Tanks

This design discipline involves finding the balance between homebuilding and the sustainable environment. One of its goals is to reduce environmental impact, life-cycle assessment and attainment of energy efficiency

Green Building Design

It is a national non-stock, non-profit organization that promotes the sharing of knowledge on green practices to the property industry to ensure a sustainable environment. It is an appropriate response to the Philippine building industry's need to proactively address the negative impacts of climate change in the property sector.

The Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC)

It is an office skyscraper located in the Makati Central Business District. It was developed by the company's real estate arm, Bridgebury Realty Corp. It rises to 155 meters (508.53 feet), and was the first Platinum level LEED (highest level at 90 points) Core and Shell building in the Philippines upon its completion in 2013. It is currently tagged as the first 'Intelligent Building' in the Philippines.

Zuellig Building

some of energy inputs a material requires over its lifetime

Embodied Energy

total set of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person

carbon footprint

technique to assess environmental impacts associated with all the stages of the products line form cradles -to-grave

life cycle analysis

What percentage of national electrical energy used is attributed to the buildings

35%

What percentage of good supplied electric power do commercial and residential buildings consume

63%

which of the following statement BEST encapsulate the core message of the "Green Building Rating System"

Green building is a holistic approach that requires proven performance and third party certification

Which of the following building envelope components contributes MOST directly to reducing solar heat gain

glass properties

Why is "Air Tightness and Moisture Protection" considered an important aspect of the energy-efficient building envelope

All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a listed component of the "Building Envelope" that contributes to energy efficiency?

Artificial Lighting Systems

Which of the following is NOT a direct component of an energy-efficient electrical system

High-Efficiency HVAC Systems

What is the primary purpose of "Daylight Provisions" in an energy-efficient building design

To reduce the reliance on artificial lighting, thus saving energy

Why are "Occupancy Sensors for Lighting Control" considered an energy-efficient solution

They turn lights on and off based on whether people are present in a space, preventing energy waste

Which of the following elements in the list primarily addresses energy efficiency related to vertical transportation within a building

Elevators and Escalators/Moving Ramps/Walkways

What does "Lighting Power Density" (LPD) refer to in the context of energy efficiency

The energy consumed by the lighting system per unit area

What is the minimum efficiency requirement for transformers used in building electrical systems

98%

Which of the following is the MOST preferred method of solid waste management, according to the waste management hierarchy

Waste Reduction

What is the primary purpose of a Material Recovery Facility (MRF)

To sort and process recyclable materials

Which of the following is a key aspect of site sustainability in construction and development

Implementing strategies for open space utilization and preservation

Which of the following is NOT a common health concern associated with poor indoor air quality

Digestive issues

What role does humidity play in indoor environmental quality

High humidity levels promote the growth of mold and mildew, while low humidity can dry out mucous membranes

In what year did the GB Code take effect?

2016

When did GB Code was published

Dec 4, 2015

Building laws Part 1

Mari Alberca · 100問 · 1年前

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